• The "Kreutzer" Mastermind

    Titanic Concertmaster Says, "Come Sail with Me!"

“Warning: Using These Practice Techniques Will Transform Your Playing… and FAST!”

Kreutzer for Violin Mastery - Monthly
8 Monthly Payments of just $18.00 ($144.00 total)

15 hours of detailed instructional mp4s covering all 42 Etudes and Caprices. Unedited mp4s of my performances, recorded 2nd violin accompaniments for you to enjoy playing along with. PDFs of my extensive written notes and personal music edition.

Gain lifetime access to all content after 7 months of membership
Also understand that you may cancel your plan at any time for any reason

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Kreutzer for Violin Mastery - Lifetime
One Time Payment $126.00 (just $3.00 per Caprice)

15 hours of detailed instructional mp4s covering all 42 Etudes and Caprices.
Unedited mp4s of my performances, recorded 2nd violin accompaniments for you to enjoy playing along with.
PDFs of my extensive written notes and personal music edition.

Also understand that your purchase comes with a 30-day no questions asked, money-back guarantee. I am that confident you are going to love this program!

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Dear friend, My name is Clayton Haslop and before I learned the program I’m now following, I thought I was an accomplished violinist. My critically acclaimed solo debut at age 20 with Sir Neville Marriner and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra was proof that I had “made it.” At 21 I was busy working as a freelance violinist on the hallowed scoring stages of Hollywood. Life was good.

Then my life was turned upside down. What I learned shocked me from ear to ear.

How One of the Greatest Violinists of the 20th Century Changed My Life.

I met the internationally renowned violinist Nathan Milstein when I was given the opportunity to attend his two-week Masterclass in Zurich Switzerland. Before meeting him I thought my technique was strong.

Within minutes of watching Milstein up close and personal, I knew he “had me.”

Let me tell you, once I saw how effortlessly Milstein was playing in his late 70s, I couldn’t look the other way. As a result, I spent three years traveling to Milstein’s home in London, attending his class in Zurich, and meeting with him at various concert destinations.

Our lessons regularly lasted three hours or more. And guess who was doing most of the playing? The so-called “old man”! I had to adopt his ‘less is more’ approach myself, even if it meant saying “Okay, I’ve wasted a lot of time doing it the wrong way.”

One Secret Nearly Had Me Drop My Violin

One lesson, while reviewing playing Paganini’s G Minor Caprice (#16), for Milstein the subject of holding the violin came up.

” Let the violin rest on your left hand,” he said, after which, seated in a large armchair, he proceeded to play the Caprice with the violin resting on his chest, not even his shoulder! It was breathtaking, and I was dumbfounded!! He was — it was like magic. Here he was moving all over the violin with zero any gripping action from his chin and shoulder.

When I attempted to duplicate his feat I nearly dropped my violin.

He then explained to me that it wasn’t necessary to play the 16th Caprice with the violin on one’s chest, or without any assist from chin and shoulder, what was important was to develop a balanced, efficient left hand. As I became aware and sensitive of this truth my left hand became more fluid, my tone more even, my intonation more finely tuned than ever before.
And as worthwhile as this one point was, it was only a penny’s worth compared to the abundance of insight I received.

Over many years I lived with and tweaked all Milstein had told me. I enjoyed a very successful career. Then I brought it all to bear using the Kreutzer Etudes and Caprices as a vehicle for mastering violin technique. These principles have benefited my students and colleagues alike — in fact, the results can only be described as inspiring and PROOF that my unique approach works, and works fast.

Now let allow me to tell you how a master’s approach to playing this program has been invaluable throughout my life as a professional “first call” film recording artist.

Making Movies Come Alive in Hollywood

Clayton Haslop with Michael Giacchino (The Incredibles, Mission Impossible III, Ratatouille)

Imagine yourself sitting concertmaster of an orchestra of 100 elite musicians. You’re not on a concert stage, but rather in the dark, cavernous sound stage of a major motion picture studio. A red light has just illuminated above. It’s been only minutes since you were given the piece of music you are about to record. The part contains several pages of cascading 16th notes. Suddenly, you hear 4 fast clicks coming through an earphone attached to your right ear…

Well, I think you get the idea. Yet This is this was a reality I face faced on a regular basis for more than 3 decades.

And many of the same skills needed in that high-stakes environment are what Milstein sharpened to a fine edge and what make makes playing the violin really fun and rewarding, no matter what your aspirations are. Professional. Student. Dedicated Amateur. It makes no difference. You always want your ‘game’ to be the best it can be.

Who is Kreutzer for Violin Mastery for?

It’s for the busy professional violinist who is pressed to learn new music efficiently and completely.
It’s for the dedicated amateur who is looking to ignite their passion.
It’s for the serious student who is eager to raise the level of his or her game.
It’s for the teacher who is open to a refreshing view take on violin pedagogy.

Sample Lesson –  Volume 1 – Kreutzer #2 Introduction

Sample Lesson –  Volume 1 – Kreutzer #2 Performance

Testimonials

“When the first Kreutzer package came I opened it right away, followed the simple instructions about breathing, counting, fingering, intonation, etc., and noticed an immediate and surprising ease of playing. I think working through your Kreutzer in tandem will allow me to do more than learn a difficult piece, but will increase my fundamental technique as well. That will come in handy, since I have been asked to teach some Masterclasses at a Czech conservatory this coming summer. Kreutzer is going with me.”
Nick Ittzes – Hillsboro, Missouri

“As a professional violinist I can’t tell you how much your Kreutzer DVDs are elevating my overall technique. Revisiting these old friends with you has helped me learn orchestral music more rapidly and completely than ever before. Thank you!”
Rebecca Bunnell – 1st Violinist, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra

“This last weekend I was playing the second violin in the slow movement of Beethoven’s Op 127. Your counting technique in the Kreutzer course was very much in my mind whilst playing and I was grateful to you! It helped a lot. A few years ago I started lessons with a well-known London quartet leader and much of my lesson time is taken up on concentrating on bow technique and sound quality.”
Brian Gompels – London

Follow my lead, and your playing will change dramatically. Below are only some of the most powerful benefits:

  1. Eliminate practice boredom through powerful focus techniques
  2. Learn music more completely, in less time
  3. Transform double stops from enemies to be avoided into powerful allies for balancing the hand and fostering dead-on intonation
  4. Develop mastery of all the bowing techniques: detaché, martelé, spiccato, and legato
  5. Learn the secrets of velocity without friction, expressivity without tension
  6. Gain a rock-solid, full-proof sense of time that won’t leave you when the pressure is on
  7. Workout, in as little as twenty minutes
  8. And finally, feel your self-confidence soar, especially after receiving compliments from other fellow musicians who seemed hardly to notice you previously

Let’s Take a Closer Look at the Kreutzer for Violin Mastery Program:

  • 42 video tutorials featuring clear explanations of the skills to be mastered, demonstrations, and step-by-step practice instructions for really getting it.
  • Written summations to place next to the sheet music reminding you of the important points to keep in mind while playing each study.
  • My own special edition of all 42 Etudes and Caprices, containing fingerings, bowings, dynamics, and phrasings guiding you toward ‘performance ready’ interpretations.
  • “Live,” unedited videos of myself performing each Etude or Caprice, demonstrating the musical and technical potential of these iconic studies.
  • And lastly, my recorded violin accompaniments, which you will enjoy playing along with after learning each etude or caprice.

How I’d Like to Seal the Deal

There are two ways you can get started in “Kreutzer for Violin Mastery” right now. Save a few dollars, and purchase the entire course up front, or use our monthly payment plan to spread the “tuition” over 8 short months. Take a look!

Option 1: Monthly

Immediate access to the entire course for $18.00, with permanent access, granted automatically after seven additional monthly payments. I am so confident you will find this program full of fresh insight and useful, practical instruction, that I’m providing a full money-back guarantee on option 1 within 30 days of purchase, and the ability to cancel at any time on option 2. There simply isn’t any reason an intermediate/advanced player should miss out on this experience. Order yours today!

Option 2: Lifetime

Permanent digital access to all the instructional videos, performances, and audio accompaniments, as well as to the printable pdf of written notes and scores, for a one-time payment of $126.00. (just $3.00 per etude!)

All My Best, Clayton Haslop

P.S. Emerson said, “Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow.” How true. Mastery of any task is directly related to your deep desire to make positive changes. Order your Kreutzer for Violin Mastery Course Now and experience the power these principles will unleash in you!

Kreutzer for Violin Mastery - Monthly
8 Monthly Payments of just $18.00 ($144.00 total)

15 hours of detailed instructional mp4s covering all 42 Etudes and Caprices. Unedited mp4s of my performances, recorded 2nd violin accompaniments for you to enjoy playing along with. PDFs of my extensive written notes and personal music edition.

Gain lifetime access to all content after 7 months of membership
Also understand that you may cancel your plan at any time for any reason

Sign Up

Kreutzer for Violin Mastery - Lifetime
One Time Payment $126.00 (just $3.00 per Caprice)

15 hours of detailed instructional mp4s covering all 42 Etudes and Caprices.
Unedited mp4s of my performances, recorded 2nd violin accompaniments for you to enjoy playing along with.
PDFs of my extensive written notes and personal music edition.

Also understand that your purchase comes with a 30-day no questions asked, money-back guarantee. I am that confident you are going to love this program!

Sign Up

Testimonials

Betty Widerski - Boston, Massachusetts

“As a violinist in rock/pop/folk bands I need be able to perform over 50 songs from memory during a typical 3-hour club show. While making it look effortless I must pay close attention to the other band members.

I’ve found your imaging technique useful in helping me to focus on what I need to be doing while performing in what can be a very chaotic environment.”

William Paquin - Kenosha, Wisconsin

“Although I have only been your Kreutzer Course for a short time (two months) I have enjoyed your instructions very much & know that I am receiving a great benefit from their use. The ability to view your playing of each etude, along with your explanation of their execution is providing me with both inspiration and some musical understanding regarding execution that was escaping me until now. As the forty-two etudes are extremely demanding, I am confident that they will provide me with a rich variety of musical challenges and experiences in the years to come. Once again, thanks for taking the time to provide aspiring violinists with such quality learning tools.”

Dr. A.R. Rassar

“I have already seen a part of your instructions on how to achieve a high degree of ability to play on violin. I must confess that what you are doing is really fantastic and must be appreciated by all musicians, particularly those concerned with violin. You are doing a great job and I have recommended your DVDs to all my students.”

Testimonials

Nick Ittzes - Hillsboro, Missouri

“When the first Kreutzer package came I opened it right away, followed the simple instructions about breathing, counting, fingering, intonation, etc., and noticed an immediate and surprising ease of playing. I think working through your Kreutzer in tandem will allow me to do more than learn a difficult piece, but will increase my fundamental technique as well. That will come in handy, since I have been asked to teach some Masterclasses at a Czech conservatory this coming summer. Kreutzer is going with me.”

Rebecca Bunnell - 1st Violinist, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra

“As a professional violinist I can’t tell you how much your Kreutzer DVDs are elevating my overall technique. Revisiting these old friends with you has helped me learn orchestral music more rapidly and completely than every before. Thank you!”

LaDonna Taylor - San Antonio, Texas

“I read your ad in Strings magazine and will be forever grateful that I ordered the Kreutzer course.I was practicing, but knew that I needed help with my playing. I was deceived in thinking that because I travel so much and my schedule was so full that it was impossible to connect with a teacher for instruction to improve my technique. I now carry your instructional DVD’s and CD’s on my video iPod and watch and listen to them while I am waiting in airports, on flights or riding the train. I look forward to my practice time each day as I pick up my violin and apply what I have listened to earlier in the day. “I know I have so much work to and still need a lot of help, but I also know that I have made tremendous progress in the area of relaxation and my practice techniques. My playing has really begun to improve. I highly recommend your course to violinists.”

Brian Gompels - London

“This last weekend I was playing the second violin in the slow movement of Beethoven’s Op 127. Your counting technique in the Kreutzer course was very much in my mind whilst playing and I was grateful to you! It helped a lot.

“A few years ago I started lessons with a well-known London quartet leader and much of my lesson time is taken up on concentrating on bow technique and sound quality. Your DVDs compliment that teaching and makes me think afresh on the problems of playing the violin.”